State Recreation Area

Greenleaf Lake State Recreation Area

Meeker County, MinnesotaAbout 384 acresEstablished 2007

Also known as Greenleaf Lake SRA

Status
Status not posted
Entrance fee
Statewide rule — see below
Day-use reservations
None mentioned
Dogs
Statewide rule — see below
Camping
None listed
Official site
dnr.state.mn.us

Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current

Overview

Greenleaf Lake State Recreation Area is a 384-acre recreation area in Meeker County, about 8 miles south of Litchfield.

Hours

Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.

FacilityDaysHoursSeason
The park’s wording doesn’t give clock times — see the official wording below.
Official wording

The 385-acre Greenleaf Lake State Recreation Area (SRA) is open to the public for day use only.

Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).

Pets

Pets allowed on a leash six feet or shorter (or in a portable enclosure) and personally attended; only service animals in buildings, lodging, camper cabins, yurts, tipis, tours and beach areas.

Statewide rule from Minnesota's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.

Fees and passes

Per vehicle: a state park vehicle permit (one-day $7 or year-round $35) is required for every vehicle; same price for residents and nonresidents. Four free park days per year. Iron Range OHV SRA states 'There is no entrance fee'.

Statewide fee rule from Minnesota's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.

Minnesota park passes

  • Year-round vehicle permit — $35. Unlimited visits to every Minnesota state park and recreation area for 12 months from the month of purchase Details
  • One-day vehicle permit — $7. One day, one vehicle Details
  • Additional year-round vehicle permit — $26. Additional vehicles owned by a year-round permit holder Details
  • Year-round motorcycle permit — $30. Motorcycle, 12 months Details
  • One-day group permit — $5. Group vehicles, one day Details

From the Minnesota state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.

Reservations

Day use
No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
Booking system
Reserve MN (US eDirect)
Phone
866-857-2757

Check availability and book

We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.

Things to do

Fishing

Good panfish and largemouth bass fishing.

A state fishing license is usually required.

Getting there

Nearest town
Litchfield — about 8 mi south (straight line)
Coordinates
45.0158, -94.4667 (from Wikidata)

Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)

Directions from the park

From Litchfield, go seven miles south on State Highway 22, then one mile east on County Road 18.

Nearby state parks

Lake Maria State Park
33.4 mi northeast (straight line)
Sibley State Park
33.4 mi northwest (straight line)
Fort Ridgely State Park
41.3 mi south (straight line)
Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area
44.6 mi southeast (straight line)
Monson Lake State Park
44.6 mi northwest (straight line)
Joseph R. Brown State Wayside
47.4 mi southwest (straight line)
Flandrau State Park
49.9 mi south (straight line)
St. Croix Boom Site State Wayside
57 mi east (straight line)

Sources and freshness

“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology

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